West Wind, the awe-inspiring residence by architect Toshiko Mori, former architecture department chair at Harvard, is situated on north Casey Key, an eight-mile island with fewer than 400 single family homes, just south of Sarasota, Fla.

This incredible contemporary glass dwelling is a rectangular structure elevated on pilings to capture water views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Little Sarasota Bay.

The expansive grounds of this gorgeous contemporary home include botanical gardens with some 60 plus varieties of palms, native plants and fruit trees; a secluded pool and pavilion; and breathtaking views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Little Sarasota Bay.

The incredible dichroic glass prism above the entry staircase casts a spectrum of colors across the center of the house that reflects off the partial glass floor.